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TCS NQT 2026 — Complete Guide

TCS National Qualifier Test · TCS

Package

₹3.5 LPA (Ninja) or ₹7 LPA (Digital) — based on score

Difficulty

Medium

Date

Rolling — apply on NextStep TCS portal

Company

TCS

What is TCS NQT?

TCS NQT is India's largest fresher hiring exam, recruiting 40,000+ candidates yearly. A single online test determines if you're hired as Ninja (₹3.5 LPA) or Digital (₹7 LPA). Score above 67 percentile for Digital. Rolling applications — no fixed date.

Eligibility Criteria:

B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/MCA with 60%+ throughout, passing out 2025 or 2026

TCS NQT Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsDurationMarks
Numerical Ability2640 min26
Verbal Ability2430 min24
Reasoning Ability3050 min30
Programming Logic (MCQ)1015 min10
Coding (2 problems)245 min20

Cutoff Score: 67+ for Digital (₹7 LPA) · 55+ for Ninja (₹3.5 LPA)

Package on selection: ₹3.5 LPA (Ninja) or ₹7 LPA (Digital) — based on score

Important Topics for TCS NQT

Number Series & SequencesProbability & Permutation-CombinationReading ComprehensionPara CompletionVerbal ReasoningArrangements & PuzzlesData InterpretationBasic Programming Concepts (Loops, Arrays, Functions)Time & Work, Speed-DistanceProfit & Loss

How to Crack TCS NQT6 Expert Tips

  1. 1

    Practice 50+ coding problems on platforms like LeetCode (Easy level) before the exam

  2. 2

    TCS NQT verbal section is tough — practice RC passages daily for 2 weeks

  3. 3

    Aim for Digital package: needs 67+ score. Focus on accuracy over speed

  4. 4

    Programming Logic section: brush up on basic C/Java/Python concepts

  5. 5

    Time management: Numerical is easier, start there to build confidence

  6. 6

    Mock tests on TCS iON platform simulate the exact interface — mandatory practice

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